What is yellow zone in SAP SCM-IBP-DDP - IBP Demand Driven Planning?

SAP Term: yellow zone

• Component: SCM-IBP-DDP

• Component Name: IBP Demand Driven Planning

• Description: The buffer zone denoting medium severity in the stock buffer. It is calculated by multiplying a product's average daily usage ADU with the decoupled lead time DLT.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The yellow zone in SAP IBP Demand Driven Planning (DDP) is a visual representation of the forecast accuracy. It is a range of values that are calculated based on the forecast accuracy and the forecast bias. The yellow zone is used to identify potential problems with the forecast accuracy and to help identify areas where adjustments may be needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The yellow zone can be used to identify potential problems with the forecast accuracy. It is displayed as a range of values that are calculated based on the forecast accuracy and the forecast bias. If the actual values fall outside of this range, it indicates that there may be an issue with the forecast accuracy. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the yellow zone, it is important to remember that it is only an indication of potential problems with the forecast accuracy. It should not be used as a definitive measure of accuracy, but rather as a tool to help identify areas where adjustments may be needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about SAP IBP Demand Driven Planning (DDP) and the yellow zone, please refer to the official SAP documentation.